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Oceanwide Expeditions honored at the 2025 Expedition Cruise Network Awards

by Oceanwide Expeditions News 02.10.2025

Oceanwide Expeditions, a veteran of the expedition cruise industry and pioneer of polar tourism, has been recognized in three categories at the 2025 Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) Expedition Cruise Awards.

Vlissingen, 01.10.2025 - For the second year in a row, Oceanwide Expeditions has been honored with three awards at the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) Awards, held aboard the Dixie Queen in London on 30 September.

Oceanwide Expeditions achieved wins in each category the company was nominated for, being named Favorite Expedition Cruise Operator for the Polar Regions, Favorite Expedition Cruise Operator for Sustainability, and Favorite Expedition Cruise Operator Overall. These wins follow on from 2024's ECN Awards, where the company was named Best Expedition Cruise Operator for Polar Destinations, Best Expedition Cruise Operator for Sustainability, and Best Medium-Sized Expedition Cruise Operator.

Rémi Bouysset, CEO, Oceanwide Expeditions - "This continued recognition is testament to the passion and dedication of the entire Oceanwide family, all of whom work extremely hard to create a truly remarkable guest experience. We pride ourselves on our unique, authentic approach, where guests feel part of an expedition team - a group of like-minded, engaged companions, rather than just a number on a cruise ship. At the same time, we are working hard to further our efforts regarding sustainability, and polar advocacy and education play an increasingly more significant role in the experience we provide our guests at the edges of the map."

Industry recognition & evolution - the Expedition Cruise Network

The Expedition Cruise Awards, presented by ECN, recognize the best expedition cruise lines and expedition cruise sellers in the industry across nine expedition cruise operator categories and five travel trade categories. Nominations and voting for the Expedition Cruise Awards were open only to travel trade professionals.

ECN brings together the world's leading expedition cruise operators and travel professionals, including nearly 30 expedition cruise line members and over 2,500 expedition cruise sellers. They aim to connect travelers with immersive, expert-led experiences that focus on nature, culture, history, and environmentally conscious travel.

About Oceanwide Expeditions

Oceanwide Expeditions is an award-winning expedition travel company that focuses on ship-based voyages to the polar regions, operating for over 30 years. Today, the company offers science-based, activity-centric itineraries in the Arctic and Antarctica, with destinations including the Weddell Sea, Greenland, the Antarctic Peninsula, Svalbard, and South Georgia. Oceanwide Expeditions offers small-ship-based expedition cruises, with a focus on both shore and ship-based activities, wildlife encounters, and promoting education, conservation, and environmental awareness.

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